Word: use
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Corporation's explanation of its failure to use the present H. A. A. surplus for the completion of the new gymnasium is far from satisfactory. Foresighted as this laying-up of treasures for the future may appear to be, the neglect of the present athletic welfare of Harvard is not justified. Since the Cambridge climate makes it impossible for students to gain exercise outdoors during a large part of the academic year, this policy of the Corporation to sacrifice present welfare to a future reduction in the price of football tickets, or the complete abolition of extramural athletics is short...
...price of tickets would enable more students to see athletics, but the gymnasium would make it possible for more men to engage in them, certainly a sounder point of view when seen in the light of established University theory and practice. Perhaps the crowning argument for this use of the present surplus is the fact that the authorities of the H. A. A. who have been in daily contact with the University's athletic problems for many years are heartily in favor of it. Since the Corporation is not technically qualified and is forced to get all its information...
...decision was made last fall to give Memorial to The Rotary Club for two days. They probably knew that some stuffy old dean, not a regular fellow at all, would get up and point out that there were plans for holding divisional there on those days. No, its no use taking unnecessary risks when you've got a real big idea...
...construction and subsequent wrecking, of a temporary roof. During the time of building the third story, much if not all of the gymnasium will be closed to facilitate the activities of the contractor and his employees. And obviously the University will completely lack for an indefinite period the use of the top story which has not been built. As this was planned to contain the basketball floor, its non-existence will place a burden on many...
...investigation disclosed that the New England Bureau of Public Service Information, maintained by gas, electric and other utilities, and located in Boston, sent out in one year propaganda to 289 schools in New England. The literature bore the slogan. "For use of school students, English, current topics, and debating classes." Since the investigation this slogan has been removed...